by Lisa Hario | Nov 27, 2020 | Thoughts
This post is prompted by my caring for your altar post. Marie Kondo has become a verb. I admit I haven’t read her book or watched her show, although it was the topic of some radio programs I listen to. But at this point the idea has seeped into the...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 25, 2020 | Paganism, Reviews
Full disclosure: I have had a rune reading done by Sarenth Odinsson, but I am not receiving anything for this review. Sarenth Odinsson, Jim Two Snakes, and Caitlin Storm Breaker host Around Grandfather Fire, the podcast of all things Pagan and all things gamer...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 20, 2020 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Every pagan should learn about at least one form of divination. Even if you don’t become highly skilled at it, a basic knowledge will help in areas outside of divination. Divination is a form of communication between humans and the unseen, and like all...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 16, 2020 | Fiction
This is from a writing exercise for a class I took this summer. We used the Steam Punk Tarot deck and you had to pull three cards and write a scene. Mine were Protagonist Queen of Swords, situation Seven of Cups, Action Seven of Swords. Enjoy! Heart of the Land The...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 13, 2020 | Thoughts
Now that sometime has passed and we know the results, I wanted to share my election thoughts. I normally try not to talk about politics partly because I dislike the two party system, but wanted to say what is going through my head at this time. I might be...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 11, 2020 | Reviews
Silver Moon by Catherine Lundoff Queen of Swords Press Becca Thornton leads an ordinary life in Wolf’s Point as a divorcee entering middle age—and the change. Menopause brings not only hot flashes, but reveals the town’s secret: women of a certain age can become...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 6, 2020 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
An altar is your sacred space. Treat it as such. The items used should be respected as tools for spiritual work, and cared for accordingly. Bless the Space A blessing does not have to be elaborate. Simple sprinkling of water infused with energy or...
by Lisa Hario | Nov 2, 2020 | Announcements
First a PSA: in the United States, election day is Tuesday. It is too late to mail in a ballot, so either drop off a ballot if you received one in the mail or go vote in person. There is still a chance to vote early on Monday. The website vote.org has information on...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 28, 2020 | Reviews
Blackwood by Skylark Media In the small town of Blackwood, three high school sophomores decide to spend their summer working on a podcast of the local legend of the Blackwood Bugman. Molly leads the project with her lifelong buddy Bryan and newcomer Nathan...
by Lisa Hario | Oct 23, 2020 | Journey to Paganism, Paganism
Every pagan should have either an altar or a sacred space where they can practice. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, or large. It does not even have to scream altar to the uninitiated. What is an Altar for? An altar is not only a place to focus your energies, but it...
